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Villagers overjoyed to learn that Costco is coming to town

Villagers are overjoyed to learn that Costco Wholesale is coming to town.

Wife of 89-year-old N.J. man found tied to chair at Brownwood Hotel

An 89-year-old New Jersey man was arrested after a maid found his wife tied to a chair in a guest room at the Brownwood Hotel & Spa in The Villages.

84-year-old Spruce Creeker arrested after violating judge’s order

An 84-year-old Spruce Creek South man was arrested after violating a judge’s order.

Several gatehouses in The Villages will be temporarily closed

Several gatehouses in The Villages will be temporarily closed over the next two weeks for replacement of heating and air conditioning systems. We've got the schedule.

Driver asleep at wheel arrested in running car in construction zone

A driver who was asleep at the wheel was arrested in a car with its engine running while stopped in a construction zone.

Summerfield man arrested with marijuana after traffic stop on U.S. 301

A Summerfield man was arrested with marijuana after he was pulled over for failure to come to a complete stop at an intersection.

Let me explain Trump Derangement Syndrome

Dr. Tyler S. Nelson of the Village of Rio Grande, writing in an Opinion piece, attempts to explain Trump Derangement Syndrome.

Wife allegedly reaches out to child’s friend in aftermath of family fracas

A Parkwood wife arrested in a family fracas allegedly reached out to the friend of one of her children in a bid to get criminal charges dropped.

Local dragon boaters bring home awards from Clermont boat festival

Local dragon boaters brought home awards from the Clermont Waterfront Dragon Boat Festival.

Big boy alligator photographed by Village of Lake Deaton resident

Ellenmarie Flatley of the Village of Lake Deaton took this photo of a “big boy” alligator lazing by the water. Share your alligator photos at news@villages-news.com

There are truly wonderful people in The Villages

In a Letter to the Editor, a Village of DeLuna resident expresses thanks for a kind couple who did him a huge favor. He does not know them, but he is very grateful.

Thank You Marsha Shearer

A Village of Piedmont resident expresses his thanks to Marsha Shearer for information in her recent Opinion piece. But we sense a little sarcasm.

Costco coming to The Villages

The wait is over for Villagers who have longed for a Costco in Florida’s Friendliest Hometown.

People have a right to feel safe in their homes

A Fruitland Park woman who regularly travels on Cherry Lake Road expresses support for a Village of Caroline couple fighting to keep stockade-style fence to protect their property. Read her Letter to the Editor

Singer recreates music of Celine Dion in show in The Villages

Jenene Caramielo brought the music of Celine to the stage at a show in The Villages.

Driver suffering medical episode crashes through garage at home in The Villages

A driver suffering a medical episode crashed through the garage at a home in The Villages.

Inspector finds food at unsafe temperatures at country club in The Villages

A health inspector found food at unsafe temperatures earlier this month at a country club in The Villages.

Traveling nurse working at Villages hospital gets break in DUI case

A traveling nurse from Illinois working at UF Health-The Villages Hospital has gotten a break in a drunk driving case.

Villager to lose driver’s license after nearly hitting golf cart

A Villager will lose her driver’s license after nearly hitting a golf cart.

CDD 2 residents invited to Q-&-A session set for Tuesday evening

Community Development District 2 residents are invited to a question-and-answer session set for 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday April 23 at El Santiago Recreation Center.

Sex offender living at Lakeside Landings jailed without bond

A sex offender living at Lakeside Landings has been jailed without bond after violating his registration requirements.

Opera took root in The Villages thanks to visionaries 30 years ago

How did opera take root in The Villages? Villages-News.com's Tony Violanti takes a look at the launch of The Villages Opera Club which occurred 30 years ago.

Alligator takes a stroll in the Village of DeLuna

Villager Dwight Kreczmer captured this photo of an alligator out for a stroll in the Village of DeLuna. Share your alligator photos at news@villages-news.com

DeLuna pickleball and tennis courts will be closed part of this week

The DeLuna Neighborhood Recreation Center pickleball and tennis courts will be closed for maintenance. We've got the dates.